Overview

This article details the different requirements for domain name transfers. These processes are in place to ensure confirmation of ownership and prevent fraudulent transfers and domain theft. These processes are also put in place by governing bodies for each domain name and must be followed to successfully transfer domains between all registrars.

Domains cannot be transferred until after 60 days has passed since registration.

The Domain must first be unlocked with its current registrar. Unlocking the Domain allows transfer requests to be initiated, and if it is not unlocked the request will fail, causing unncessary delays to the transfer process.

International Domains require an authentication code to transfer, which can be obtained from the current registrar.

A transfer request can then be initiated through our website. Our system will ask you to renew the Domain for further 12 months which adds to the Domain's current renewal date.

Upon successfully initiating the transfer request an email will be sent to the Domain's administrative contact email address for authentication. The email contains a link which the recipient must visit to authenticate the request. If the email address is invalid, or the link isn't followed the request will expire after several days. The request can also be denied by the recipient.

The whole transfer process usually takes up to a week.

If your transfer request is rejected we can refund your payment, or you can submit another request (once whatever action is taken to resolve the problem that caused rejection.)